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28th Sep 2016

Sophie Turner defends Emma Watson after journalist mocks her recent speech

Paul Moore

Don’t mess with Sansa or Hermione.

Harry Potter star Emma Watson has established herself as one of the most respected opinions on a variety of social issue. The actress is a global goodwill ambassador for the UN and has used her position to highlight issues like gender equality and feminism.

The actress had a busy year having completed work in the live adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, however she made headlines recently after delivering a speech at the “Together for the 2030 Agenda: Partnering for Women, Children and Adolescents, to Thrive and Transform the World” event for which she was praised.

However, a journalist from The Sun, wasn’t impressed by her speech. Have a read of this.

Having read this column, Game of Thrones star Turner felt compelled to offer her support to Watson while delivering a scathing critique of the article.

https://twitter.com/SophieT/status/780409170570973188?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

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